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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,311.05, 24,475.81 and 6,950.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,311.05, 24,475.81 and 6,950.08 is: 10,429.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,311.05 : 24,475.81 = 6,950.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,311.05/24,475.81 = 6,950.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,311.05x = 24,475.81 × 6,950.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,311.05x = 170,108,837.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,108,837.56/16,311.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,429.06

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